We Need to Talk About Health Equity Initiatives
When
Sep. 23, 2025, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Campus Location
Office/Remote Location
Auditorium, First Floor
Description
Health equity initiatives aim to reduce the persistent gaps in health outcomes experienced by communities of color, who often face higher rates of chronic illness and limited access to care. This We Need To Talk discussion will highlight efforts at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and Roseman University of Health Sciences to address these disparities and advance more equitable healthcare.
Host
Claytee White, Director, Oral History Research Center, UNLV
Panelists
- Cheryl Brewster, Ed.D., Senior Executive Dean for Access, Opportunity, and Collaboration, Roseman University of Health Sciences
- Sheyla Pierre, Director of Social Impact, Roseman University of Health Sciences
- Jennifer Young, Director, Community Engagement, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
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Admission Information
Free and open to the public.
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External Sponsor
The series, sponsored by UNLV Libraries and the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, will be live-streamed by UNLV TV.